Do You Know What Time it Is?!?

Posted on Fri Dec 14th, 2018 @ 5:54am by Lieutenant JG Gallia Norris

Mission: Season 2: Episode 3: Determination is not always a good thing
Location: Estelle's quarters
Timeline: en route
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Gallia wasn’t able to sleep for some reason. It wasn’t because the night hadn’t been great, it was spectacular. After what felt like hours of passion they’d had a good meal and a warm shower together, then they’d watched an old classic animated film, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ with Tayalas until she fell back to sleep. The night had been absolutely perfect and Kara now slept peacefully beside her in their now shared bed, but for some reason, Gallia couldn’t join her lover in dreamland, though she wished for nothing more. It was then that it hit her. She had the best news ever, and had not shared it with her best friend! No wonder I cannae sleep, she thought, I’m ‘bout to right burst! Slipping out of the bed and into her favorite ducky slippers quietly so as not to wake Kara or Tay, Gallia slipped out of their quarters, she’d be back soon enough.

Having walked to Estelle’s place many times Gallia could get there in under five minutes. The Doctor, as Gallia predicted, had left her door unsecured, so it whooshed open when she hit the button. Her eyes adjusted to the dark and as she was familiar with the layout of Estelle’s quarters, Gallia made her way to Estelle’s bed quickly, sliding in beside her and kissing her cheek, “Wake up, bestie! I’ve wonderful news and I couldnae wait to tell you!”

“Bestie sleeps on the other side.” Liorga grumbled, “The bald head should’ve been your clue. So, what are you doing here at 0200?”

“Oh, sorry, Li.” Gallia apologized sheepishly, “Had some great news, couldnae sleep, had to tell Estelle.”

“You can’t sleep so neither can we.” Liorga sighed, “Sure, sounds legit.”

With Liorga stirring and the sound of voices, Estelle asked, “Who lost a leg this time?” in a sleepy voice. “Just give me a minute to put on some clothes, I’ll be right down…”

“It’s nothing medical, love.” Liorga explained, “Your little friend has just lost her mind and showed up here with the best news. We’ve got to start locking that door…”

“Hey, I said I was sorry, no need ta be mean.” Gallia retorted, “See if I ever kiss you again, even by mistake!”

“Gallia?” Estelle sat up. “Do you know what time it is?”

“She does. I told her.” Liorga added, rolling over and going back to sleep almost instantly; that was one great thing about Liorga, she could sleep on the drop of a hat and through damn near anything, she was out before she knew it.

“I know, I know, and I’m sorry, but in my defense I didnae think you’d be asleep.” Gallia shrugged, “Anyway, I have awesome news!”

“Well, if I wasn’t asleep, I’d be doing something with Liorga here I’d certainly not want to be disturbed doing”, Estelle reasoned. “But now that you’re here, what’s the news?”

"You're no longer the only one of us with a hot girlfriend." Gallia said with a huge smile, "Me and Kara, it's official now."

"You two should certainly understand each other", Estelle teased. "I'd give you a hug but I'm not wearing anything. It's great news indeed." She was happy for Gallia, even if it didn't show as much as it would if she were properly rested and awake.

"The best part is the way she's took to Tayalas." Gallia said happily, looking to the sleeping Liorga, "But, I dinnae want ta keep ya up any longer. I just couldnae feel right about it without lettin' you know. Ya know, since Dolana... You're the closest thing I've got left."

That surprised Estelle. The two of them had hit it off, this was true, but she didn't realise Gallia was already considering her a close friend. "I shall try to prove worthy of that trust you're placing in me, Gallia."

"Ya already are." Gallia said, standing up and kissing Estelle on her forehead, "Okay, I'll let you get back to sleep. Thanks for being here for me. I've got a child and a girlfriend to get home to."

Estelle smiled. "Why don't you, child and girlfriend come over tomorrow night for dinner? You know, when I'm still awake? Good night, Gallia."

"We'll do that." Gallia nodded, "Good night, Estelle."

 

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